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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
Picture of the ear piece device which is designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke

Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weakness 

A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart. 
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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas
Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
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Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m

A restriction on junk food advertising across the Transport for London (TfL) network in 2019, has resulted in 94,867 fewer cases of obesity, 2,857 cases of diabetes prevented or delayed, and 1,915 fewer cases of cardiovascular disease
Tourists soaking up the atmosphere in the Old Town Square of Prague

Czech - how 91Ö±²¥ is helping students speak one of Europe’s most strategically important languages

As the Czech Republic takes over the EU presidency this month (July 2022), the University of 91Ö±²¥ is celebrating its friendship with the country, being the biggest provider of Czech language degrees in the UK.
architectural drawing of the GTIMC facility. View from outside.

New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Fiza Aleem with her award

91Ö±²¥ student commended for defying odds

A student who used her grit, resilience and determination to defy the odds has been recognised with a special award at the House Of Lords.
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91Ö±²¥ is the definitive home of football, new study confirms

A University of 91Ö±²¥ study has demonstrated once and for all that 91Ö±²¥ is the home of the beautiful game - sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that shaped the way football is played today.